Means of escape for shopping complexes

Although the guidance in Section 2 may be readily applied to individual shops, shopping complexes present a different set of escape problems. The design of shop units within a shopping complex should be compatible with the fire strategy for the complex as a whole. A suitable approach is given in the relevant recommendations of BS 9999 BS 5588-10. Note – BS 5588-10 applies more restrictive provisions to shop units with only one exit in covered shopping complexes.